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DOL 133

2018 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

38,871 mi
Last recorded38,871 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOL 133
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 38,871 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 32,843 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 32,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 30,162 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 25,996 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 25,996 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scuffed on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scuffed on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 16,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 16,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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DOL 133 is a 2018 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2018 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 37,169 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DOL 133, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 118 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DOL 133 registered?

DOL 133 is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 21 September 2018.

Is DOL 133 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DOL 133 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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